First Annual Freeside Atlanta Robot Street Fight

Thanks everyone who came out! It was a fun event and we're already talking about next year. You've still got plenty of time to build a bot for Dragon*Con, Maker Faire, or Chattacon also.

The 12's and 30lb bots certainly faced the challenge of the post apocalyptic landscape that is the parking lot behind Freeside. Next year I expect to see some bots with modifications to handle the uneven surfaces better. Wedges built for a stage fight didn't fare too well against the cracked pavement and potholes.

Results:
1lb:
1st- Algos
2nd- Death By Twinkies
3rd- Eleos

3lb:
1st- Torgo
2nd- Naked Singularity

12lb:
1st- Omega Force
2nd- Abrasive Personality
3rd- Hypnus

30lb:
1st- Nyx
2nd- Spanky
3rd- Overthruster

Video Playlist of the fights

Videos courtesy of Near Chaos Robotics

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